When the Ford Fairlane Skyliner came out as a new 1957 model, FoMoCo was ready with the celeb endorsements. Witness this 2-minute promo skit in which Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz get the full dog & pony show from Mr. 1950’s Announcer Voice Guy as he regales them with tales of the goodness surrounding the car’s retractable hardtop.
Many laugh-out-loud moments here, because Lucy and Desi are … well … Lucy and Desi. They’re the pros. You know it’s going to be great, so just watch it already.
If you’d like more Skyliner stuff, there’s a nice archival shot of the car on the production line in Dearborn and a few informational links after the jump. Enjoy!
[Source: YouTube]
Skyliners at the Dearborn Assembly Plant:
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Additional info/resources:
- Wikipedia:Ford Skyliner
- About.com: Ford’s Amazing Skyliner Convertible, 50 Years Ahead of the Game
- Driving Today: The Greatest Classic Cars – Ford Skyliner
- Cars & Stripes: 1957 – 1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable